Notably, the Knicks reportedly have not officially asked the Mavericks for permission to interview Kidd, who has two years left on his contract. However, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reported Tuesday that Dallas is unlikely to grant the Knicks that permission, ending New York's pursuit then and there.

If Jason Kidd ultimately leaves the Dallas Mavericks for the New York Knicks, amid reported interest emanating from the Big Apple, it will come as a surprise to the folks in Texas.